It’s great to see so many of you getting excited about the varying ways to play Sniper Elite 5. With so many questions about multiplayer specifically, I thought I’d take the opportunity to walk the community through some of the upcoming features you’ll be able to get your hands on from May 26th.
One of the biggest changes coming to Sniper Elite 5 is the introduction of 4 team multiplayer. In past Sniper Elite titles multiplayer only pitted 2 teams against each other with a 12 player cap, this time we’ve pushed the cap up to 16 to allow for a new 4v4v4v4 mode called Squad Match. Due to popular demand, we’ve also implemented optional cross-play so players can join their fellow Sniper friends on other systems without restriction.
We’ve also greatly expanded the customisation options for multiplayer games across all platforms. Score type, score cap and time limits are no longer tied to specific pre-sets as we wanted to give players more freedom to build their own custom experience. Game modes from previous Sniper Elite titles make a return in new forms as Free-For-All, Team Match and No-Cross. Players are also encouraged more than ever to craft their own multiplayer experiences based on personal preference and are even able to customise the scoring type for any given match.
Another big change is how we’ve handled multiplayer progression and the meta-game. Progression towards attachments, skins and weapon unlocks is no longer shared with the campaign mode as multiplayer now has its own bespoke unlock system. As an example, if you want to unlock a particular attachment for a weapon, you’ll have to use that weapon or another related one to complete challenges whilst competing in Multiplayer to unlock completion rewards.
We’ve also included an entire suite of multiplayer exclusive perks that are split between 5 different classes. By default players will always have the Sniper class equipped with the choice of then picking between Scout, Medic, Engineer and Assault as a secondary class. These classes allow players to specialise their perks to suit their playstyle and the varying opponents they’ll be facing, this could mean swapping classes in-between respawns. Players are able to unlock perk points every time they level up which they can then use to buy perks from a classes perk tree. The perks have been balanced to help encourage and augment different playstyles as opposed to outright boosting weapon damage or accuracy.
Players can also make use of new items in multiplayer, one of the favourites amongst the dev team here at Rebellion is the Decoy! As the name suggests it’s an item that generates a scope glint that players can deploy to trick opponents into firing and giving away their position. Something to note is that if an opponent fires at your decoy and destroys it, they’ll automatically be tagged. So players are heavily incentivised to pick their shots carefully and be wary of any pesky decoys on the battlefield.
One more addition I’d quickly like to touch upon are Supply Drops, these are special caches that spawn in around the map at various intervals. Successfully getting to a Supply Drop first and opening it will not only net you a heavy weapon, but it’ll automatically tag any opponents within a 50m radius, so there’s a risk vs reward paradigm players will have to consider when dealing with supply drops. The rewards for getting to one first are notable, but failing to successfully do so will give away your position and put you at risk.
With all the new content we’ve discussed for Sniper Elite 5’s multiplayer I’m sure many of you are eager to get hands on and put your sharpshooter skills to the test. Here are a few of my own personal top tips to help you along the way:
Tagging is your best friend in multiplayer, not just for yourself but for your entire team. When you tag someone you’re essentially broadcasting their position, allowing your whole team to focus on that threat. When you tag someone and your team mate kills them, you’ll also get bonus XP for a tag assist.
Make sure to also revive your teammates and vice versa. You might be tempted to respawn in straight away to get back into the fray but that approach will cost your team more points in the long run (depending on the scoring method). Also, it might sound obvious but you should always aim for the head! A head shot or heart shot will always be fatal and will prevent the opponent’s team from being able to revive them.
Each multiplayer map has its own identity and has been designed to encourage players to think about their approach and what playstyle might work best. Don’t be afraid to switch classes to help you gain the advantage!
Keep these tips in mind when playing and you’ll be an ace marksman in no time at all.
That about does it for all I can share with you today, we look forward to seeing you all on the battlefield when Sniper Elite 5 launches on May 26th.
In the meantime you can keep up to date with all the latest information about the game on our social channels: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
Spotlight | Weapons And Customisation In Sniper Elite 5
Attention snipers!
With just 42 days to go until the launch of Sniper Elite 5, we're delighted to unveil a brand new Weapons & Customisation Spotlight which reveals the steps the team at Rebellion takes to recreate the authentic weapons in minute detail.
You can watch the latest Spotlight by clicking the below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dy4ShfYhIX8 The Sniper Elite 5 Development team worked with renowned military historian and star of the Combat Dealers TV show, Bruce Crompton as well as the Imperial War Museum and Royal Armouries Museum to capture thousands of reference images and audio recordings of World War 2 weapons and vehicles to help ensure maximum authenticity.
From capturing 300-400 photographs of German half-tracks, tanks, artillery pieces and Kettenkrads during the Photogrammetry process, to ensuring that the sounds attached to Karl's signature Welrod are as accurate as possible, Sniper Elite 5 promises to be the most immersive, authentic experience in the franchises' history.
As Senior Designer Lawrence Barnett previously addressed in his Dev Diary (which you can read by clicking here), Sniper Elite 5 offers a level of customisation never seen before in the series so far, with players able to change a weapon’s stock, magazines, receiver, barrel, scopes and iron sights as well as the materials. This enables the player to finesse their weapons to best suit their playstyle, whether that is stealthy and methodical, ‘run and gun’, or a mixture of the two. Customisation options can also be accessed during gameplay as the player discovers Workbenches in the game maps. These will in-turn unlock further customisation options.
Sniper Elite 5 will release simultaneously on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 4 & 5, Epic, Steam and Windows Store on May 26th 2022. Don't forget to pre-order now to receive an additional Target Führer campaign mission entitled “Wolf Mountain”. A Deluxe Edition is also available, which will include Season Pass One, as well as the P.1938 Suppressed Pistol for pre-orders.
Scopes ready Snipers! Join us for our third Discord Stages Event on April 20th, 6pm BST where we'll be discussing the Setting and Characters that will bring Sniper Elite 5 to life. With exclusive behind-the-scenes intel and an opportunity to chat directly with the Devs.
Head over to our official Rebellion Discord server and submit your questions on all things Settings and Characters via the 'sniper-elite-5-questions' channel.
Stay up to date with all the latest Sniper Elite 5 intel by following the game on our social channels: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
Dev Diaries | Playstyles and Customisation
Hi Snipers,
I am sure that many of you are polishing your rifles getting ready for the release of Sniper Elite 5 on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 4 & 5, Epic, Steam and Windows Store on May 26th.
The gunplay has always been a key component of the Sniper Elite series as we mix authentic recreations of real World War 2 weaponry, with best in class ballistics to create an incredible challenge that is also great to play.
We wanted to take the guns in Sniper Elite 5 to the next level, building on the successes of the previous games, and at the same time ensuring historical accuracy whilst maintaining the fun factor. This led us to an overhaul of our weapons along with the creation of the new Weapon Customisation options. Where we’ve focused on enhancing the character and feel of our weapons, from sound effects to animations, stats, and finally art. Including the addition of the ‘Ironsights’ perspective, which you will all be able to get your hands on soon.
We have conducted thousands of hours of playtests and what we continue to see is that everyone will have different approaches to the way they play Sniper Elite. Some will be ultra-stealthy, moving with incredible caution and pre-planning every assault to the smallest detail, while others are more carefree, throwing caution to the wind and relying on their trusty SMG, grenades and mobility to get them out of sticky situations.
We want everyone to approach the game in the way that they find the most fulfilling. With that in mind, we have developed the Weapon Customisation so that you can now adjust your weapons to best suit your playstyle.
As you go through the levels you will find Workbenches (each level has three hidden within them). These will unlock various Attachments like scopes, suppressors, stocks, muzzle breaks and more. As you add, remove or adapt different elements of your weapons you will see how they affect four key stats: Power, Rate of Fire, Control and Mobility, as well as the many advanced stats.
To give you an example: a stealthy player after a high powered semi-auto may want to opt for the RSC1918 rifle, equipped with a scope and suppressor. This will be extremely powerful, fairly quiet and fast-firing but the weight of the rifle (~5.3kg without the attachments) means that your movements will be slower. For instance, it will take longer to look down the scope and steady your aim. This is a compromise a more methodical player will be happy to take because they are prioritising power and rate of fire over mobility. However, the same rifle could be setup with the very short “Mousqueton” barrel, the scope removed, and you’d be left with a very different proposition.
A more “run and gun” player may opt for the more lightweight M1 Carbine rifle, which weighs in at around 2.5kg. Providing better aim stability, quicker time to aim and faster movement to name a few of the benefits. By opting for a lightweight stripped barrel and a smaller lightweight magazine you will reduce the weight even further, making the weapon even more mobile and ergonomic. However, this comes at a cost as you will now have a smaller magazine, meaning less bullets, and a touch more vertical recoil due to that lightened barrel. However, for those that like to move like the wind and get up close and personal this is a risk worth taking.
With such an enormous arsenal of options available to both Rifles, Secondaries and Pistols, we’re confident you’ll be able to find and craft the perfect loadout to suit your playstyle.
The customisation options have also enabled us to recreate some incredibly rare and interesting weapons from World War 2, such as the experimental G43 chambered in the smaller 7.92×33mm Kurz round (found in the MP44), which we’ve coined the “G43 Kurz”. We were lucky enough to get our hands on some very special and unique weapons during our trip to the Royal Armouries with the great historian Jonathan Ferguson and found it a great inspiration.
I have probably given away far more intel than I should have, so it’s time for me to return to the sniper’s nest. We’ll have to cover Special Ammunition another time, but in the meantime, armour piercing rounds capable of piercing steel or prohibited soft-point expanding rounds that are devastating against personnel? Choices, choices…
We cannot wait for you to test your chosen Weapon customisations in real time from May 26th. In the meantime you can keep up to date with all the latest information about the game on our social channels: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
Discord AMA:
Eyes up Sniper. Join us for our very first Discord Stages Event on April 6th, at 6pm BST. We'll be discussing all of the above and MORE in an exclusive AMA with Senior Designer Lawrence Barnett and Lead Designer Ryan Baker.
So what are you waiting for? Head over to our official Rebellion Discord server and submit your questions on all things Weaponry via the 'sniper-elite-5-questions' channel.
Snipers! You have been waiting patiently, just as you would in the field. We are finally pleased to announce that Sniper Elite 5 will launch globally on Thursday, May 26th 2022.
Available to pre-order now, the latest game will release simultaneously on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 4 & 5, Epic, Steam and Windows Store and will be fully cross-platform compatible. To celebrate the announcement, our brand new Pre-Order trailer is now available to watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_AeRULyTnU The latest trailer gives all our well-trained recruits a glimpse of the action-packed storyline and main characters that will feature in Sniper Elite 5 as elite marksman Karl Fairburne uncovers a Nazi plot to turn the tide of the Second World War, codenamed Operation Kraken. Karl has to use all of the skills at his disposal to gather intelligence about the plans and make sure they never come to fruition. This will pit him against the scheme’s mastermind, Abelard Möller, an Axis Obergruppenführer, who must be stopped at any cost.
Pre-Order Bonus
Players who pre-order Sniper Elite 5 will also receive the latest mission of the much heralded ‘Target Führer’ campaign entitled “Wolf Mountain”. Players will get to infiltrate the Berghof, Hitler’s private mountain retreat in the Bavarian Alps, which is crawling with heavily armed personal guard, and a slew of collectables for eagle-eyed snipers. They are tasked with taking down the Führer in the most imaginative way possible.
Additionally those who pre-order will receive the P.1938 Suppressed Pistol. Based on a Special Forces experimental prototype, this powerful handgun is a must have for covert operations.
Deluxe Edition
Sniper Elite 5's Deluxe Edition will not only include the pre-order content but also the Season Pass. This will give players access to a post-release two-part campaign on extensive maps where they can arm themselves with an expanded armoury of authentic World War II weapons and customise their sniper with new character packs and weapon skins.
The Season Pass comes fully loaded with:
2 Campaign Missions
2 Weapon skin packs
2 Character Packs
6 Weapon Packs
Rebellion Store Bundles
Also on offer are our Cadet and Marksman Bundles featuring a range of exclusive Sniper Elite 5 merchandise, the Resistance Graphic Novel, plus a copy of the Deluxe Edition on Steam. To find out more and pre-order your bundle via the official Rebellion shop please click here.
With an extensive Campaign, which can be played as 2 player online co-op, diverse and expansive mission locations, painstakingly recreated using photogrammetry to ensure a deeply immersive experience, Sniper Elite 5 promises the biggest, most interactive maps in the history of Sniper Elite.
As teased in the previous CGI trailer, the new online Invasion Mode also allows players to drop into each other’s Campaign and take the role of an Axis Sniper with high rewards on offer. This brings a whole new dimension to the game’s intense drama and extra diversity to the enemies you will face on the battlefield.
For the first time, up to 16 players can also face off in adversarial multiplayer in a variety of game modes, so get practicing Snipers, it's time to return to the battlefield once again.
What are you waiting for recruits? Pre-Order Sniper Elite 5 Now:
Grab your binoculars and scout out the incredible deals that are a part of the Lunar New Year Sale! Lots of Sniper Elite games and content are included in the sale, so grab yourself a discount and heed the call to arms!
The sale ends tomorrow (Thursday February 3rd) so snap up a great Sniper Elite deal before your barrel cools!
Sniper Elite 5 | Invasion Mode
Attention troops!
It's been just over a month since we officially announced that Sniper Elite 5 will be launching simultaneously on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 4 & 5, Epic, Steam and Windows Store in the coming year.
What better way to celebrate with the Sniper Community than with the unveiling of a new CGI trailer for Sniper Elite 5 which hints at the brand new Invasion Mode, allowing players to drop into each other’s Campaign to take the role of an Axis Sniper and in return, earn high rewards.
Created by Rebellion’s dedicated production company Rebellion VFX, the new trailer utilises both in game and bespoke VFX assets with a tailored audio mix to create a stunning cinematic. Watch the trailer:
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Invasion Mode
Since we announced Sniper Elite 5, the Community have been hot on our heels for more top secret intel on the new optional game mode, and we don’t blame you soldiers!
Invasion Mode will bring a whole new dimension to the game’s intense drama and add increased diversity to the tactics that players will have to employ in order to complete their mission. The invading Axis Sniper will have the sole aim to eliminate the player while the Allied Sniper will gain an extra objective: take out the invader. Invasion Mode will also be available in co-operative play increasing the challenge for the Axis invader as they now have two Allies to track down, but offering greater rewards.
Invasion Mode will enable some unique skills for both players. The Axis invader can make use of the AI Axis forces to help locate the Allied player. Tagging an Axis soldier will enable ‘Eagle Eyes’ which means that if that soldier spots the Allied Sniper then their last known location will be displayed on the map. The Axis Sniper can also instruct nearby soldiers to ‘Stay Sharp’, increasing their awareness. For the Allied Sniper, each level has invasion phones scattered around the map which the player can use to discover the last known location of their opponent. But beware, as not only can these phones be booby trapped, but overuse will raise suspicions and reveal the player’s location.
Successful Axis Snipers will be rewarded with weapons, items and skin unlocks while Allied Snipers can earn weapon and character skins by killing their opponent. You will also be awarded with additional XP for having Invasion Mode enabled.
Alongside Invasion Mode, we’re also thrilled to showcase the brand new key art for Sniper Elite 5:
So, what are you waiting for? Wishlist Now Snipers:
We have lots of exciting announcements planned for the coming months in the build up to release so be sure to follow our social media feeds to get all the latest news. You can follow Sniper Elite on Twitter, Discord, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube as well as on sniper.com.
Back to the frontline | Introducing Sniper Elite 5
We are extremely excited to reveal the first look at the latest installment of our award-winning series, Sniper Elite 5, and delighted that so many of you will get to play it as it's launching simultaneously on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 4 & 5, Epic, Steam and Windows Store.
It was fantastic to see the player response to Sniper Elite 4 when it came to Steam back in 2017 – hopefully that has given you enough training to tackle your new mission when Sniper Elite 5 launches this year.
So what can we tell you about Sniper Elite 5?
Set in France in 1944, and with D-Day imminent, Sniper Elite 5 will see players reprise their role as elite marksman and SOE Operative, Lt. Karl Fairburne. Karl is attached to a covert US Ranger operation to provide Sniper support as they seek to weaken the Nazis’ Atlantikwall fortifications along the coast of Brittany. However, stranded behind enemy lines, Karl is forced inland where he rendezvous with the French Resistance as they uncover a secret Nazi project that threatens to end the war before the Allies can even invade Europe, codenamed Operation Kraken. It’s up to you to take out the high ranking Nazi officers in a bid to uncover the plans behind Operation Kraken and destroy it before it can begin.
Your battle against the Third Reich will take you across the largest, most interactive and immersive maps ever seen in the Sniper Elite series. Naturally it is extremely important to us that these areas, based upon real world locations, are as authentic as possible. Normally this process would involve numerous visits to collect information, reference imagery from the locations and generally get a sense of the area. Obviously the pandemic has placed great restrictions on travel in the last two years but we have been able to utilize some amazing photogrammetry, as well as our past location visits to create truly stunning environments.
We are also incredibly fortunate to work with some fantastic partners, such as the Imperial War Museum and Royal Armories. The information, insight and knowledge that they bring to the project are invaluable and help us to ensure that we are as authentic to the time and locations as we can be, while still ensuring that the game is an engaging, fun experience for our players. Key to that gameplay experience is the franchise’s unparalleled tactical sniping, complete with our authentic ballistics. New customization options allow you to personalize your rifle, other weapons and ammo to suit the mission and your play style. We think you are going to love it.
We have lots of exciting announcements planned for the coming months in the build up to release so be sure to follow our social media feeds to get all the latest news. You can follow Sniper Elite on Twitter, Discord, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube as well as on sniper.com.
Sniper Elite 5 | Enhanced Slow Motion Kill Cam
Snipers,
Since the long-awaited announcement of Sniper Elite 5, we have been blown away by the support we've received online. Whilst we'll endeavour to respond to as many of you as possible, there simply isn't a Command Centre in the world big enough to get back to you all! Sniper Elite HQ can however provide you with an additional piece of intel as an early Christmas gift, which should keep you going until the New Year.
One of the questions the Community has been asking most frequently is whether Rebellion's trademark X-ray kill cam will return in Sniper Elite 5. We're delighted to confirm that not only will it be making a comeback, but SMGs and pistols will now also trigger that oh-so satisfying slow motion recap. It will be more realistic and grisly than ever, so expect multiple bullet wounds and kill cams you'll want to brag about for weeks.
Check out this exclusive screenshot of the kill cam in action:
For added realism, your enemies' bones will deflect bullets unpredictably, ripping new paths through their varying body parts depending on the point of entry. Whilst we can't promise it will be pretty, we're confident the Sniper Elite Community will think it's a joy to behold when the time comes!
To contribute to the ongoing discussion of what's to come, head over to our Discord channel: Join Our Discord
We appreciate your patience so far Snipers and we look forward to revealing more intel in the coming months so stay tuned in the usual places for more.
A very Merry Christmas from all of us in the Sniper Elite team!
Sniper Elite 5 | Coming 2022
Snipers, the time has come to return to the battlefield.
Launching simultaneously on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 4 & 5, Epic, Steam and Windows Store, Sniper Elite 5 will see elite marksman, Karl Fairburne, travel to France in 1944 to destroy Operation Kraken.
Including all in-game engine footage, take a sneak peak of what's to come in Sniper Elite 5's reveal trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVPeSJSkopk As part of a covert US Rangers operation to weaken the Atlantikwall fortifications along the coast of Brittany, Karl makes contact with the French Resistance. Soon they uncover a secret Nazi project that threatens to end the war before the Allies can even invade Europe: Operation Kraken. It’s Karl’s mission to take out the high ranking Nazi officers and end Operation Kraken once and for all.
Based upon real world locations from France in 1944 the new game maps are the largest and most immersive in Sniper Elite's history with the new traversal system offering players an even greater sandbox of options when it comes to taking out their targets. You can even invite a friend to help you on your mission with enhanced co-operative gameplay options.
Sniper Elite 5 continues the franchise’s unparalleled tactical sniping experience complete with incredible ballistics and enhanced kill cam taking the genre-defining feature to the next level. New customisation options allow you to adjust your rifle, other weapons and ammo to suit the mission and your play style.
Grab your scopes and prepare to experience:
Expansive Campaign – real-world locations have been captured using photogrammetry to recreate a living, immersive environment, and multiple infiltration and extraction points and kill list targets provide a whole new perspective on each mission. Take on the Nazi plot solo or work with a partner, with improved co-op mechanics allowing you to share ammo and items, give orders and heal each other.
Advanced gunplay physics and traversal – use ziplines, slide down slopes and shimmy along ledges to reach the perfect vantage point, or to sneak past a sharp-eyed lookout. Factor in rifle stock and barrel options along with gravity, wind and heart rate while you line up your sights on the target.
High calibre customisation – use workbenches to customise and upgrade virtually every aspect of your weapon. Change scopes, stocks, barrels, magazines and more. Rifles, secondary weapons, and pistols all have a huge variety of options. On top of that you can select the ammo to suit your target, from armour-piercing right down to non-lethal.
Invasion mode drop-in PVP – you can invade another player’s Campaign as an Axis sniper and engage in a deadly game of cat and mouse, providing a new dimension to the challenge as you stalk your prey. Alternatively, as Karl you can call for assistance and have a second sniper drop in to help you out of a tricky situation.
Tense adversarial multiplayer – customise your character and loadout and earn XP, medals and ribbons as you take on intensely competitive 16 player battles that will really test your sharpshooting skills. If co-op’s more your style, you can team up with up to 3 other players against waves of enemies in Survival mode.
Enhanced kill cam – more realistic and grisly than ever, the trademark X-ray kill cam returns, showing you the true destructive power of each shot. Bones deflect bullets unpredictably, ripping a new path through enemy bodies. SMGs and pistols can also trigger kill cams, including multiple shots in dramatic slow motion.
For over 16 years, our dedicated Sniper Elite community has ensured Karl's mission remains ongoing.
Thank you for the support so far Snipers and stay tuned for more Sniper Elite 5 news in 2022!
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Snipers!
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